Named for the shoulder covering worn by clergy during medieval times, the Bishops Mantle, also known as a standard, drapes the shoulders. The Count Grade Mail Standard protects the upper chest and throat. Wedge riveting, used in this chainmail, became popular in the 1300s and was used until the demise of mail. Alternating rows of solid punched rings and riveted rings predominated until late in the period, when all-riveted construction became more popular. This style of mail is very authentic and is well able to withstand supervised weapons-contact re-enactment. This item is crafted from 17 gauge mild steel. Construction is in the 4 in 1 pattern. The mail is supplied burnished to give a dark grey to black finish.

Care Instructions - This chainmail has a natural finish. The rings do not have a separate coating applied to the steel but are typically lightly blackened with heat to a medium gray color. This helps with corrosion issues, but it is recommended that mail with this finish be thoroughly coated with a silicon or rust-preventative spray, such as WD-40, when not in use and stored in a ventilated plastic tub in a warm, dry location.

A mail standard, like this one, is a square of mail, worn over the shoulders and about the neck. This particular model does not have fasteners, and so we recommend you have leather lacing or some other method of securing it so it remains in place while worn.

Shipping Information:

If all items on your order are in stock, your order will ship the same or next business day.

Express orders must be placed before 3 p.m. CST to ensure same day shipment (all items must be in stock as well).

You have the option to guarantee same day shipping if your order is processed after 3 p.m. CST, there will be a $10.00 rush fee.

If one or more of the items on your order are out of stock, your order may not ship right away.

You are only charged for one shipment per order, therefore we generally ship orders together, once all items are in stock.

You may arrange to receive multiple shipments by selecting so during checkout or by contacting our customer service.

To see if your items are in stock or out of stock, simply view the availability shown under the Price.

Orders are shipped Monday-Friday.

Domestic orders are shipped via UPS.

International orders have the choice of USPS or UPS.

International orders may be subject to additional fees (customs and brokerage) due at the time of delivery collected by the delivery company.

Please check for emails from us. We may contact you by email regarding your order. We will also send your packing slip with tracking information by email once your order ships.

Delivery Information:

Most shipments do not require a signature. Shipments over $500 may be subject to requiring a signature.

Orders are delivered Monday-Friday. To arrange a Saturday delivery please contact our customer service department before ordering as this option has an additional cost and cannot be purchased through our online shopping cart.

Once your package is delivered, please inspect your order to ensure you are satisfied with your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied, please contact so we can quickly correct any issues.

Returns and Exchanges:

We have a 90 day return policy.

Items must be in their original condition to be returned.

We cannot accept worn, washed, used, or damaged items.

You can return items and get a refund*, do an immediate exchange, or get store credit for a future order.

*We can only process refunds to items returned within 30 days, after 30 days we offer exchange or store credit only.

Please note you are responsible for all shipping fees incurred with returns and exchanges.

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